4.6 Land and Water Use
2-2). Although this alternative would take longer to implement, activity at any given receiver site would be
short-term in nature and the length closed on any given day would be minimal (Table 2-4).
As with Alternative 1a, closure of the receiver sites would result in a short-term redistribution of
recreational activities to adjacent areas; however, replenishment would result in a beneficial impact overall.
In comparison to Alternative 1 a, there would be less sand at most beaches so the relative benefit would
decrease slightly. No significant long-term impacts to land and water use are anticipated. Accordingly,
4.6.3
Alternative 2
Impacts of Alternative 2a
Receiver Sites
Under this alternative, land use and recreation impacts would be similar to those described for Alternative
1, although the length of time and locations of receiver site access restriction would vary. There would be
no access restrictions at the North Carlsbad, Batiquitos, Leucadia, or Moonlight Beachreceiver sites which
would eliminate short-term impacts, as well as benefits. Sand volumes would increase at the Oceanside,
South Carlsbad North, Del Mar, Torrey Pines, Mission Beach, and Imperial Beach receiver sites.
Maximum length of restricted access would continue to be the South Oceanside site which would be 42
days (Table 2-6). Other sites with more sand would experience additional construction (and restricted
access) for several days to a week. The South Carlsbad North site would have restricted access over a
total 13-day period. As discussed, access restriction would apply to a localized area and not the entire site.
Refer to Table 2-4 for typical lengths at specific receiver sites. Recreation impacts would be short-term
and would be less than significant at all receiver sites.
Replenishment under this alternative would also provide benefits by creating new recreational beach area.
A total of approximately 92 acres would be created but distributed at fewer locations relative to Alternative
1, for a total post-construction recreational beach area of approximately 345 acres. Long-term (five years)
beach area of one acre or greater would only be present at South Oceanside and Cardiff.
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